At a glance
Reported students
566
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
McKinleyville High: 566 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 509
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about McKinleyville High
McKinleyville High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in McKinleyville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northern Humboldt Union High. NCES reports 566 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.6%) and multiracial (20.7%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking McKinleyville High
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.6%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black0%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial20.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northern Humboldt Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arcata High
High · Grades 09–12
1,007 reported students
Mad River High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
28 reported students
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
24 reported students
Public schools near McKinleyville High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River High (Continuation) High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 28 | under 0.1 mi |
| Morris Elementary Elementary · McKinleyville Union Elementary | 04–05 | 255 | 0.4 mi |
| Arcata Educational Resource Center High · Humboldt County Office of Education | 07–12 | 27 | 4.1 mi |
| Arcata High High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 1,007 | 5.5 mi |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 24 | 5.5 mi |
| Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy High · Charter · Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District | 06–12 | 118 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKinleyville High
What grades does McKinleyville High serve?
McKinleyville High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Northern Humboldt Union High.
How many students attend McKinleyville High?
McKinleyville High reported 566 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 509 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinleyville High?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 566 students and 33.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McKinleyville High a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKinleyville High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern Humboldt Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McKinleyville High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is McKinleyville High in?
McKinleyville High is part of Northern Humboldt Union High, based in McKinleyville, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McKinleyville High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mad River High (Continuation) (under 0.1 mi), Morris Elementary (0.4 mi), Arcata Educational Resource Center (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.